Most West Sacramento youth sports run through the city and a handful of volunteer leagues. Winter is basketball and the start of spring sign-ups; this is the order to watch.
Sign up now (winter and spring)
- Basketball: the city's Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA league for ages 5 to 14 plays Saturdays, January 9 to March 13, 2027, $132. Registration closes December 29, 2026. Austin Ritter's clinics (ages 6 to 14, $60) run November 24 and December 21.
- Baseball and softball: West Sacramento Little League opened 2027 spring registration on October 1, 2026.
- Girls softball: the West Sac Girls Softball spring league, just for girls ages 4 to 14 with T-Ball through 14U, is $175-$225 with no experience needed. Select Legends teams (9 to 14) hold tryouts for a January-July season.
- Swim team: the West Sacramento Dolphins, a summer team at the Aquatic Complex, opens 2027 registration January 2 for returning swimmers and February 6 for new swimmers.
- Wrestling: West Sacramento Youth Wrestling for ages 8 to 18 practices Mondays and Wednesdays at River City High School in its spring season.
In the water
- Youth Water Polo Clinics at the Recreation Center pool, ages 7 to 15, no experience needed, $160-$180 a session; next session starts January 4, 2027.
- River City Junior Rowing for teens trains September to May on the Port of West Sacramento; new rowers can try two weeks free and join through mid-February. Middle schoolers start with Learn to Row.
Fall sports (sign up in spring and summer)
- Soccer: West Sacramento Soccer Club rec soccer, U6 to U18, $150-$175, runs August to late November at Bryte Park. Competitive players try out for West Sacramento Futbol Club (U9 to U19).
- Football and cheer: the West Sac Bears play youth football with cheer and a Bearlettes dance team; 2027 athlete registration is on their site.
Tennis
Jr. Tennis Lessons with Coach Dave run Saturday mornings at the Recreation Center in four-week sessions, $58.80.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is youth basketball sign-up in West Sacramento?
The city's Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA league takes registration until December 29, 2026, for a January 9 to March 13, 2027 season on Saturdays. It costs $132 for ages 5 to 14.
Is Little League registration open in West Sacramento?
Yes. West Sacramento Little League opened registration for the 2027 spring season on October 1, 2026.
Is there a girls softball league in West Sacramento?
Yes. West Sac Girls Softball runs a spring rec league for ages 4 to 14 ($175-$225) and tryout-based Select Legends teams.